The short-horned lizard is often referred to as a “horned ... Destruction of their native habitat, efforts to eradicate ants—their staple food—and the pet trade have all contributed to ...

Presumably, horned lizards from the Southwest were released in areas of the Southeast ecologically similar to their native ...

During Rip’s long hibernation, his mouth had “grown together,” and that “if necessary, the mouth will be opened by an ...

Base color is tan, orange-brown, or reddish brown and typically matches the sand on which the lizard lives; the back is marked with rows of dark, circular blotches. HABITAT: The flat-tailed horned ...

"The more we study and learn about horned lizard behavior, reproduction, and interactions with other organisms and communities within their preferred habitat, the faster we can decipher key ...

With its cryptic coloration and flat body, the flat-tailed horned lizard is capable of disappearing on the desert floor. When a predator threatens, the lizard may run a short distance and then stop ...

Other threats include invasive species, which also degrades their habitat, and pesticide use. In 2016, the zoo’s Center for Conservation and Research launched the Texas Horned Lizard ...